Books like Standing tall by Sharon Gillenwater
The Chastain siblings unite in a desperate plan to recover the money taken from them and to confront the robber who killed their father. Infiltrating the same room that hid their vengeance, Lily and her brother risk the safety of Ransom Starr, the sheriff of Willow Grove.
Ransom, a former Texas Ranger who has seen many wounds, is more surprised than ever to find his heart stirred. Though Lily's resentment toward the past threatens their budding romance, Ransom's compassion may offer both a path to redemption and a chance to “stand tall” amid the challenges of frontier life.
In this Christian historical romance, the stakes rise when past and present collide, exploring themes of faith, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of love and community.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Christian Fiction
Authors: Sharon Gillenwater
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